Arts & Entertainment

Whether you’re looking to be entertained or enlightened, Gig Harbor Now covers fun and informational events taking place in the community.

Day Tripper | The tiny Kitsap communities of Keyport and Seabeck

Apr 29, 2025 | By: Mary Williams

For nearly a year, I’ve been planning an April day trip to Brinnon on the Hood Canal. Last spring, I learned about Brinnon’s annual Fjord Fest on Memorial Day weekend. It sounded like a lot of fun. Imagine my surprise when, while beginning my pre-day trip research, I learned that for the first time since

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Harbor Happenings | Roll up your sleeves for Parks Appreciation Day

Apr 29, 2025 | By:

Other upcoming events include more low-tide beach walks, free shredding, low-cost movies, music and more.

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With Maví closure, Gig Harbor down to four galleries

Apr 28, 2025 | By:

Liz and Mavi Ashe, who owned the gallery on Harborview Drive that closed late last year, hope to reopen on Soundview in 2027.

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Harbor History Museum officially launches its Maritime Gallery

Apr 26, 2025 | By:

The Maritime Gallery is the permanent home of several treasures of Gig Harbor’s seafaring history, including the Shenandoah and Thunderbird Hull No. 1.

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Harbor Happenings | Paddlers Cup, Dragon Boats are on the water this weekend

Apr 22, 2025 | By:

Gig Harbor’s status as The Maritime City will be highlighted this weekend at the 12th annual Paddlers Cup at Skansie Park. The two-day event features individual races for kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards and surfskis. The Inner Harbor Races on Saturday, April 26, features races of various lengths for all ages and skill levels, including competitive

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All hands on deck for Harbor History Museum’s new Maritime Gallery

Apr 21, 2025 | By: Chapin Day

With just days remaining until April 26, Harbor History Museum staff and volunteers are scrambling, often working behind a blue curtain. For the past two months, the dense fabric has barred public access to some museum favorites. The curtain opens this weekend, when the museum stages a grand opening of its new Maritime Gallery. The

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Notable scoundrels of the peninsula

Apr 21, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

Benjamin Pardee, whose many swindles included selliong fish oil on Fox Island, was a real snake-oil salesman.

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Rabbit Haven wants you to love bunny rabbits … but not necessarily get one as a pet

Apr 15, 2025 | By:

Rabbit Haven hosts its Spring Thing fundraiser and educational event the week before Easter. And that’s no coincidence.

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Harbor Happenings | Easter egg hunts at Uptown, Sehmel and elsewhere

Apr 15, 2025 | By:

The annual Easter egg hunt at Uptown Gig Harbor is from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19. Dozens of eggs will be hidden (in plain sight) in the courtyard between Soma and Chicos. PenMet Parks’ Spring Egg Hunt is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Sehmel Homestead Park, 10123 78th Ave. The

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Two In Tow’s Kid Picks: Family-Friendly April Events

Apr 11, 2025 | By:

We rounded up the coolest-sounding kid-friendly events happening in and around Gig Harbor. This collection is all about Easter egg hunts, train rides, princess teas and daffodils.

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